Sentence examples for system of direct from inspiring English sources

Under Switzerland's system of direct rule, the referendum is binding.

Morris acknowledges that there might be a few drawbacks to this system of direct democracy.

In a system of direct transfer there is less chance of leakage.

Legal scholars say it must be viewed in the context of the Swiss system of direct democracy.

The first duty of an occupier is to establish a system of "direct administration" over the occupied population.

Saleh has held Yemen together largely through bribery — a nationwide system of direct payoffs to tribal leaders.

Frankish kings were unable to continue the Roman system of direct taxation of land as the basis for their income.

Switzerland traditionally has the most elaborated system of direct democracy at the national, cantonal, and municipal levels.

Our system of direct democracy coupled with strong local government has yielded decades of unparalleled stability, prosperity and fiscal prudence.

A majority of parliamentary factions endorsed a plan to shift from a complex two-step electoral formula to a new system of direct presidential elections.

Ryan recommended ending Medicare, the government health-insurance program for retirees, and replacing it with a system of direct payments to seniors, who could then buy private insurance.